The Technomancer

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-end combination that delivers a smooth 60+ FPS experience in The Technomancer at 1080p and 1440p, with the ability to push into 4K territory at medium settings. Benchmark data confirms this combo ranks in the top third of all tested configurations for this title, and the measured frame rates show a clear progression where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which produces an average of 114 FPS. This is well above the playable threshold, and even the minimum frame rate for this setting remains comfortably high, as the data shows no dip below the 60 FPS floor.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, delivering an average of 75 FPS. This is a solid margin above the 60 FPS target, and the benchmark data indicates that all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at this resolution, with Ultra offering the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining the required performance.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 61 FPS. The data shows that Low also clears the threshold at 80 FPS, but Medium is the highest quality setting that meets the 60 FPS requirement. High falls just short at 52 FPS, and Ultra drops to 41 FPS, making both unsuitable for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 achieves a combo rank of 1040 out of 3696 tested configurations for The Technomancer. This places the pairing in the 72nd percentile of all combos, meaning it outperforms roughly 72% of tested systems in this specific game.

This ranking is consistent with the individual component standings. The CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores nearly identically at 19047, a delta of 0%. The GPU, meanwhile, is at the 68th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average score of 23172. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA P106-100, scores 23249, a delta of -0.3%, indicating the RTX 3080 is slightly below that rival in raw benchmark terms.

The high combo rank reflects a balanced pairing. The CPU provides strong single-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680, while the GPU delivers massive raw throughput with a Passmark G3D score of 25086. Together, they create a system that handles The Technomancer's demands across all resolutions, with the only significant compromise appearing at 4K Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The data shows a clear scaling pattern across settings. At Low, the average FPS is 223, with no minimum or maximum recorded. At Medium, the average drops to 171 FPS, with a minimum of 146 FPS and a maximum of 197 FPS. At High, the average is 146 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 114 FPS. The step from Low to Medium represents a 23% reduction, while the step from Medium to High is a 15% reduction, and High to Ultra is a 22% reduction. Every setting at this resolution delivers frame rates far above the 60 FPS target.

2560x1440: At Low, the average is 146 FPS. Medium produces an average of 112 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. High yields 96 FPS, and Ultra delivers 75 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 23% drop, Medium to High is a 14% drop, and High to Ultra is a 22% drop. The minimum FPS at Medium (95) is still well above the playable threshold, and even the Ultra average of 75 FPS leaves substantial headroom.

3840x2160: At Low, the average is 80 FPS. Medium produces an average of 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. High drops to 52 FPS, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS. The scaling is steep: Low to Medium is a 24% reduction, Medium to High is a 15% reduction, and High to Ultra is a 21% reduction. Critically, the minimum FPS at Medium (52) dips below the 60 FPS threshold, meaning while the average is playable, there will be occasional stutters. High and Ultra both average below the target, making them unsuitable for a consistent experience at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run The Technomancer at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average of 114 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which is nearly double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to play at Ultra settings?

A: The data indicates that both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 support Ultra settings. At 1080p, the average is 114 FPS, and at 1440p, it is 75 FPS. Both maintain an average above 60 FPS, so the choice depends on whether the user prefers higher frame rates or higher resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 61 FPS, which is just above the threshold. Low averages 80 FPS. High (52 FPS) and Ultra (41 FPS) do not meet the 60 FPS requirement.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its closest rival in the GPU benchmark data?

A: The RTX 3080 scores 23172 on average, while the nearest rival, the NVIDIA P106-100, scores 23249. This represents a delta of -0.3%, meaning the RTX 3080 is marginally behind that rival in raw compute benchmarks.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded is 95, with an average of 112 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. The minimum is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game at 4K?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate drops sharply from Medium (61 FPS) to High (52 FPS) and Ultra (41 FPS) at 3840x2160, indicating that the graphics card is struggling with the higher preset demands. The CPU's strong single-threaded score (Cinebench R23 single-core of 1680) suggests it is not the bottleneck at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The relative contribution of the CPU and GPU shifts noticeably across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strong single-threaded performance plays a more significant role. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 49% reduction in average FPS (from 223 to 114), which is a substantial drop, but the absolute numbers remain high. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680 and multi-core score of 12380 indicate it can feed the GPU efficiently at this resolution, where the workload is less GPU-bound.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take a larger role. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 49% reduction (from 146 to 75 FPS), similar to 1080p, but the absolute frame rates are lower. The RTX 3080's raw compute power, reflected in its Passmark G3D score of 25086, is being taxed more heavily. The CPU still provides enough headroom, as evidenced by the fact that even the Ultra preset at this resolution maintains an average of 75 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 49% reduction as well (from 80 to 41 FPS), but the absolute numbers tell the story: Medium averages just 61 FPS, and High drops to 52 FPS. The RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits. The CPU's role diminishes, as the frame rate is dictated almost entirely by the GPU's ability to render at this pixel count. The fact that the 4K Ultra average of 41 FPS is nearly half the 1440p Ultra average of 75 FPS underscores this point.

The Verdict

This PC can run The Technomancer, and it does so with distinction at the two lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system handles Ultra settings with an average of 114 FPS, providing a flawless experience. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also playable, with an average of 75 FPS, which is a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced: the system is playable at Low (80 FPS) and Medium (61 FPS), but High (52 FPS) and Ultra (41 FPS) fall short of the 60 FPS target.

The data clearly shows that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming at the highest settings. For 4K, users must be willing to dial down to Medium settings, where the average FPS of 61 is playable but the minimum of 52 FPS indicates occasional dips. The combo's rank of 1040 out of 3696 places it in a strong position among tested systems, and the component benchmarks confirm a well-matched pairing. Ultimately, for a smooth 60+ FPS experience across all settings, 1440p Ultra is the sweet spot for this hardware.